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Egypt
South Africa
🇿🇦Median living costs and average scores across each country's covered cities (1-bedroom apartment, USD).
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Country at a Glance
| Metric | Egypt | South Africa | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cities covered | 6 | 4 | — |
| Median monthly cost (1-bed, USD) | $912 | $1,663 | Egypt (cheaper) |
| Cheapest city | Luxor ($753) | Durban ($1,447) | — |
| Best rated city | Dahab (QoL 66) | Cape Town (QoL 78) | — |
| Best value city | Dahab | Durban | — |
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Average scores across each country's cities (0–100, higher is better)
| Score | Egypt | South Africa | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 80.3 | 66 | Egypt |
| Safety | 57 | 42.8 | Egypt |
| Quality of life | 64 | 74 | South Africa |
| Internet | 64.2 | 80 | South Africa |
| Healthcare | 56.2 | 71 | South Africa |
| Climate | 90.7 | 78 | Egypt |